My Viewpoint
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Matthew Gorton explains how a new project could improve public procurement and reduce childhood obesity
In the UK, there has been decline over the past few years in the quality of institutional food (schools, hospitals, prisons etc). Authorities have banded together to get a better deal to reap economies of scale with contracts typically won… Read More
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Beware the eye of the investor
Investors are placing unsustainable supply chain practices under increasing scrutiny. Foodservice companies should take note, says ShareAction’s Mara Lilley. Why should companies pay attention to sustainability? Some businesses might consider it a luxury to operate in a way that causes… Read More
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Is foodservice ahead on gender equality?
Britain’s boardrooms need more women but the foodservice sector is well ahead on gender equality, argues CH&Co Group’s Caroline Fry. I was interested to read the recent Lord Davies recommendations about ensuring that the boards of FTSE 350 companies are… Read More
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The power of plant-based protein
Humans need protein in order to survive, but there has to be a change in the way we currently produce and consume it if we are to protect our environment and our health, says Forum for the Future’s Simon Billing.… Read More
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Everyone’s cup of tea
Confusion over carrier bags shows that a universal charge on paper cups is the best way to cut waste. One of the most remarkable features of the way in which the carrier bag charge was introduced in England was the… Read More
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Foodservice needs to step up on responsible soy
Soy may be a hidden ingredient but companies have started to see the light and commit to sourcing responsibly, says Emma Keller. High in protein and energy, soy is one of agriculture’s “wonder crops” and is a key part of… Read More
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Is Britain lagging behind when it comes to sustainable diets?
A growing number of countries are thinking green when it comes to their dietary guidelines, and Britain needs to follow their lead. As world leaders prepare for vitally important climate change negotiations in Paris at the end of the year, it’s… Read More